250.0 190.9 8200.0 168.9 邕150.0 124 100.0 72.5 50.0 - Total generation 0.0 1950196019701980199020002010 Year The generation of municipal waste in the United States has increased steadily Fig 8 Municipal solid waste generation rate190.9 168.9 124.8 99.6 72.5 0.0 50.0 100.0 150.0 200.0 250.0 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Year Total MSW Generation .. (million tons per year)... Total Generation Fig. 8 Municipal solid waste generation rate The generation of municipal waste in the United States has increased steadily